People & Events Meet the characters in the real-life, "Rescue at Sea" drama. Explore some relevant events leading up to the collision. People: •  Jack Binns •  Jack Irwin •  Mary and Eugene Lynch •  Guglielmo Marconi •  William J. Mooney •  Captain Inman Sealby Events •  CQD and SOS •  The First Transatlantic Wireless Signal •  The First Wireless Distress Signals From Sea •  Messina Earthquake •  The Launch of the "Republic" THE FILM & MORE | SPECIAL FEATURE | TIMELINE | MAPS PEOPLE & EVENTS | TEACHER'S GUIDE THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | KIDS | SEARCH | FEEDBACK WGBH | PBS Online ©